James LaRosa, who plays "Henry" in Florida Studio Theatre's production of the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical Next to Normal, shares exclusive behind-the-scenes photos with Playbill.com.

He invites readers to sit in on rehearsals, crash the opening night party, spend time backstage mid-performance and tour some of the cast's favorite hangouts in sunny Sarasota.

PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: "Just Another Day" at Florida Studio Theatre's Next to Normal

PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: "Just Another Day" at Florida Studio Theatre's Next to Normal

James LaRosa, who plays "Henry" in Florida Studio Theatre's production of Next to Normal, shares exclusive behind-the-scenes photos with Playbill.com. He invites readers to sit in on rehearsals, crash the opening night party, spend time backstage and tour some of the cast's favorite hangouts in sunny Sarasota. Read the Playbill.com story.

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The Pink House in all of it's pink glory. I live here with Mike Backes and Ashley Picciallo. We have a little too much fun! When I was here for Altar Boyz, I lived in the Yellow House right next door!
James LaRosa

It’s so great to be back in Sarasota. There are palm trees everywhere you go. Not only right outside my door, but down every other street as well. This is during a walk in the adorable downtown area.
James LaRosa

Did I mention the gorgeous palm trees right outside my door? Not to mention on every other block as well? Love this tropical climate!
James LaRosa

Lido Key. Literally, a five-minute drive from the Pink House and the theatre. How is this a job?
James LaRosa

At the table read. Hard at work. Can't wait to get up on our feet!
James LaRosa

Stacia Fernandez and Mike Backes in rehearsal.
James LaRosa

The walkway to the Israeloff Patio. This is right under where rehearsal takes place. Great place to sit down on your Equity five!
James LaRosa

Ashley Picciallo and Mike Backes asleep in the living room after a long day of rehearsal. Good thing I was able to sneak a quick shot. :-)
James LaRosa

At my costume fitting. This suit is a winner! Take note of costume designer Sara behind me.
James LaRosa

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Stacia Fernandez leads a company that includes Mike Backes as Gabe, Leo Daignault as Dan, Ashley Picciallo as Natalie, James LaRosa as Henry and Scott Guthrie as Dr. Madden/Dr. Fine. Richard Hopkins directs.

Next to Normal arrived on Broadway March 27, 2009, and officially opened April 15, 2009, at the Booth Theatre following an Off-Broadway run at Second Stage and a regional engagement at the Arena Stage in Washington, D.C. It ended its Broadway run Jan. 16, 2011.

The Broadway production earned Tony Awards for Best Score (Kitt/Yorkey), Best Orchestrations (Kitt/Michael Starobin), Best Actress (Alice Ripley) and received Tony nominations for Best Musical, Best Book of a Musical, Best Featured Actress (Jennifer Damiano), Best Actor (J. Robert Spencer), Best Direction (Michael Greif), Best Scenic Design, Best Lighting Design and Best Sound Design.

For more information about the Florida Studio Theatre's production of Next to Normal,click here.